The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

3.5 star property
Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre

Photo gallery for The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Courtyard
Serves dinner and happy hour
Exterior
Interior entrance
Fireplace

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
311 Island Ave, San Diego, CA, 92101
  • San Diego Convention Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Petco Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Seaport Village
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Fireplace, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Suite with Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, City View

Highlights

Balcony
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Fireplace, City View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
HDTV
Ceiling fan
  • City view
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

San Diego

At The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Petco Park and Seaport Village. Highlights at this historic hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .The restaurant, Salt & Whiskey, serves American cuisine and is open for dinner. Salt & Whiskey is the hotel's own piano bar, serving drinks along with dinner and light fare. Additionally, you'll find a gym, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of valet parking. .Within a 20-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Downtown San Diego hotel, attractions include San Diego Convention Center and USS Midway Museum.

What's nearby

  • San Diego Convention Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Petco Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Seaport Village - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Port of San Diego - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • USS Midway Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Convention Center Station - 4 min walk
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 16 min walk
  • San Diego, CA (SAN-San Diego Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Achilles Coffee Gaslamp - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Puerta - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rustic Root - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cali Cream Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lumi - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter

Victorian hotel with fitness centre and 24-hour business centre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 4 meeting rooms, and limo/town car service.

Event space at this hotel measures 22766 square feet (2115 square metres) and includes conference space. A fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the historic The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter. Parking is available for a fee.

This Victorian San Diego hotel is smoke free.

  • 132 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 22766 sq ft of conference space
  • 2115 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1886
  • Deli
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter offers 132 accommodations with fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (USD 59 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Salt & Whiskey
  • Salt & Whiskey

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 22,766 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1886
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • HDTV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: USD 27.05 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business centre/computer access
  • Faxes
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Phone calls

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 59 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Grand Horton
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Horton Grand Hotel San Diego
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Horton Hotel
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The Horton Grand Hotel
The Horton Grand Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Yep, The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter has secured covered valet parking with in/out privileges for USD 59 per night.

Are there any beaches close to The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

The closest beach to The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter is Coronado Beach (3.8 km).

What makes The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

No, The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

The Horton Grand, Downtown/Gaslamp Quarter Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1486 out of 2324 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 533 out of 2324 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 195 out of 2324 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 62 out of 2324 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 2324 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Christina

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The area Horton Grand is in, Gaslamp, is great. But the room didn't meet my expectations. Owing to its age, it was super noisy. I could hear my neighbors coughing, laughing and talking at normal volume. They sounded like they were in my room with me. Same with footsteps on the floor above--woke me up all night. My room was dark, dingy and charmless. The fireplace was broken. My bathroom looked old--and not in a charming, historic way. The shower curtain was yellowed, paint was chipping on the wall, and fixtures were rusty. Value for the money was great; it was very affordable to stay here, but it was nothing special and the photos on Expedia didn't at all reflect the actual experience of staying in the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Margrit

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is in a great location but needs renovation urgently.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sCOTT

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Older hotel Nicely located Excellent staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Larysa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Could use a little more updating! Great location though probably should offer a little bit better amenities as well..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very warm and welcoming history-laden hotel with many unique offerings. The condition of my room and the common areas was excellent, both from a cleanliness and appointments perspective. Some of the carpets and woodwork in the hallways and elevator are in need of a little TLC, but it's understandable in a post-COVID world with an independent hotel that's probably faced a number of financial challenges. The staff was friendly and check-in was fast and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location. Close to Gas Lamp but not too close. Very quiet for an urban hotel close to a nightlife area. Staff were great and attentive. Good value.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Guy who checked us in had a bad attitude and so does the security guard. Other than that is was great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Fredrick

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Gas Light/down town location. We had a great stay with a large party for my daughter’s 40th birthday.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Historical, but not comfortable

No extra blankets in the room, overly fluffy pillows, no electrical outlets on one side of the bed, and the tv remote didn’t work properly. We ended up leaving about 1130pm to drive home, we just couldn’t get comfortable in the room. It had a very spooky vibe. The front desk gal was nice enough to refund our resort fee. I’m not sure why a resort fee is relevant here, it didn’t have any traditional resort amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona, New Malden

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sydney

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Krystal

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly! The lobby area, entrance and courtyard was beautiful. The elevator passed by window sills covered in heavy dust and cobwebs. The hallways were cute. The room had a fireplace and balcony which was great. The high ceilings were great. The room was clean. However the room was small, the carpet was old and overall the odor was old. The bathroom was also tiny with no room to place anything on the counter. I was looking forward to an older boutique hotel, but unfortunately the older carpet/odor, dust and cobwebs would keep me from staying again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

linda s

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was lovely and clean, and the hotel was located in a convenient location in the Gaslamp area. Had I known there was going to be a wedding that weekend, I wouldn't have booked because we didn't have access to the bar (which was a selling point-we had planned to spend part of the evening in the cool Victorian bar with our VIP drinks) The hotel did compensate us by not charging the "daily fee." (honestly, I'd rather have the drinks) I was hoping for coffee in the lobby or in the bar in the morning because I am not a fan of the drip coffee / fake creamer provided in our room. I do think $59 is steep for parking so we ended up parking two blocks down. The valets were polite and offered us this option. Overall, this is a beautiful Victorian hotel and since we were only there for one night, the minor inconveniences weren't a big deal.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quaint and comfortable and everything worked well. Loved the ceiling fan and fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable, convenient, lots of character
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and we loved the fireplace in our room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jovita

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was wonderful Love that it was so close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Brady

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025